Basic Metabolic Panel

Message
Centrifuge and Separate Serum/Plasma from cells within 2hrs of collection


Test Code
CHM8


Alias/See Also
BASIC METABOLIC PANEL


Preferred Specimen
Red Top Tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Green Top 
OR
Gold Top
 


Specimen Stability
8 Hrs Room Temp


Performing Laboratory
UMC



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.